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BF53 KLP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 45,197 miles on the clock, averaging 1,322 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 KLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,322

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year51
Average per year1,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 KLP 20k26k33k39k45k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,197 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
PASS
Mileage45,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,146 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage45,017 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,005 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
PASS
Mileage44,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage42,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,909 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage42,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,420 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage41,949 miles
Since last MOT+439 miles
PASS
Mileage41,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage39,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage38,140 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage37,491 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage36,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage35,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage32,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage31,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage29,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage25,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage23,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage20,262 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 KLP

What car is BF53 KLP?

BF53 KLP is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 KLP?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 KLP was 45,197 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 KLP passed its MOT?

BF53 KLP has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2025.

Is BF53 KLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 KLP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF53 KLP?

BF53 KLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.